KUALA LUMPUR: The first MasterChef Malaysia champion Dr Ezani Monoto is fortunate to have survived Covid-19 without severe side effects.
Thankful to be alive and well, she advised Malaysians to not take chances and protect themselves from the deadly coronavirus by strictly observing the standard operating procedures (SOP) set by the government.
"Thank God my husband and I have fully recovered and completed our 10-day quarantine which began on July 24, and that the rest of the family has been tested negative," she said in an Instagram post yesterday.
"We cannot take chances with Covid-19. Some will have little or no symptoms while others will suffer badly and even die."
Dr Ezani said that each person should keep a safe distance from the next person on the street because we do not know if he or she is infected with the coronavirus.
"We must wear our masks properly, covering our noses and mouths. It is also better to double-mask ourselves for better protection."
For those undergoing quarantine after being tested positive for the coronavirus, Dr Ezani said that they would need to purchase oxymeters from the nearest pharmacies to test the level of oxygen in their blood daily.
Dr Ezani also urged Malaysians to register for their Covid-19 vaccination fast, especially those who were vulnerable to the coronavirus. They include pregnant women, old folks and those with serious illnesses.
"The vaccine is our weapon of defence against the coronavirus. Even though I did not complete my second dose of the vaccine at the time I was tested positive, it made so much difference to the outcome.
"May all of us do everything we can to be safe from the raging coronavirus and give our prayers to all our heroes in the frontlines working hard to keep us safe."